2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 109 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Chairman H. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 2005 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Jaguar | SsangYong |
| Model | XJ8 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2910 mm |
